Editorial ReviewsAutodesk Revit Architecture 2010 for Architects & Designers textbook focuses on the revolutionary Revit Architectural technology for building designs. As a comprehensive textbook, it aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Revit for the use of Architects, Interior Designers, and Construction professionals. The parametric nature of Revit Architecture 2010 simplifies everything from concepts to documentation, including schedules and details. The examples and illustrations given in the textbook help you understand this parametric behavior in an easy way.

This latest edition is completely updated and revised to the new interface of Autodesk Revit Architecture and emphasizes on the features such as Conceptual Massing, Color Schemes, Shape Editing Tools for Slabs, Roofs and Floors, exporting & importing drawings to 3ds Max and Max Design, Solar Studies, file linking to name only a few. Each concept has been thoroughly explained through text, practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. The features such as Basic Building Components, Site Features, Massing, Annotations, Schedules, Cost Estimation, Rendering, and Walkthrough have also been explained in detail. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and your pace.

Salient Features of the Textbook

Consists of 16 chapters that are arranged in a pedagogical sequence

Consists of 752 pages, hundreds of illustrations, and a comprehensive coverage of Revit Architecture 2010 concepts and tools

Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience

Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process

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